Interventional & Peripheral Cardiologist

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Job Description

Interventional & Peripheral Cardiologist

Atlanta Heart Specialists | Metro Atlanta, Georgia

Position Overview

Atlanta Heart Specialists (AHS) is seeking a full-time Interventional & Peripheral Cardiologist to join our established physician-led cardiovascular practice serving Metro Atlanta and surrounding North Georgia communities. This opportunity offers a combination of coronary and peripheral vascular interventions, general cardiology, and outpatient procedural care.

The incoming physician will primarily support clinics in Johns Creek, Cumming, and Sandy Springs, with hospital affiliations including Northside Forsyth, Emory Sandy Springs, and Emory Johns Creek.

Key Responsibilities/services Include

  • Coronary angiography, PCI, and routine to complex coronary interventions
  • Peripheral vascular interventions
  • Coronary and peripheral procedures across hospital and office-based laboratory (OBL) settings
  • One dedicated OBL day per week
  • General cardiology services including echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, TEE, and consultations
  • Inpatient and outpatient cardiovascular management
  • Collaboration with cardiologists, APPs, and multidisciplinary clinical teams

The physician will benefit from an established referral network, advanced cardiovascular technology, and strong APP, nursing, and administrative support.

  • The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule with shared call responsibilities, including:
  • STEMI call approximately twice per month
  • General cardiology weekend call approximately 1:15
  • Approximately 2–3 weeknight calls when not assigned weekend coverage
  • NP support managing incoming calls and coordinating with physicians

Compensation includes a competitive base salary, sign-on bonus, and productivity incentives, along with comprehensive benefits, negotiable relocation assistance, and equity/partnership opportunities.

Practice Details

Atlanta Heart Specialists is an established cardiovascular group providing comprehensive cardiac and vascular care throughout Metro Atlanta. The practice combines advanced technology, specialized services, and a collaborative physician-led approach.

Practice Highlights Include

  • 21 cardiologists, including:
  • 12 Non-Invasive Cardiologists
  • 6 Interventional Cardiologists
  • 3 Electrophysiologists

Eight Full-time Office Locations Throughout Metro Atlanta

  • Comprehensive coronary and peripheral vascular interventions, electrophysiology, and general cardiology services
  • ICAEL/ICANL-accredited echocardiography and nuclear cardiology services
  • ICAVL-accredited noninvasive vascular imaging
  • Coronary and peripheral CT angiography and OBL procedural capabilities
  • Active clinical research program participating in national multicenter and interventional trials
  • Strong APP, nursing, and administrative support
  • Established relationships with affiliated Metro Atlanta hospitals

The group is recognized for delivering high-quality cardiovascular care through clinical innovation, collaboration, and patient-centered outcomes.

  • Culture & Environment
  • Collegial, physician-led private practice environment
  • Strong APP and clinical support structure
  • Opportunity to maintain a diverse coronary and peripheral interventional practice
  • Access to OBL services and advanced cardiovascular technologies
  • Focus on innovation, clinical research, and quality outcomes
  • Physician autonomy with long-term equity and partnership opportunities
  • Commitment to continued practice growth and professional development

Location Highlights

Metro Atlanta offers an excellent combination of metropolitan amenities, family-friendly suburban communities, and outdoor recreation. Physicians can enjoy convenient access to Atlanta while living in Johns Creek, Cumming, Sandy Springs, or surrounding areas.

Highlights Include

  • Highly regarded public and private school options
  • Family-friendly neighborhoods and diverse housing opportunities
  • Access to Atlanta's dining, entertainment, sports, and cultural attractions
  • Outdoor recreation at Lake Lanier, the Chattahoochee River, and North Georgia mountains
  • Convenient access to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
  • Growing healthcare market and thriving suburban communities

Qualifications

Board Certified in Cardiovascular Medicine

Board Certified / Eligible in Interventional Cardiology

  • Completion of accredited U.S. Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, and Interventional Cardiology training programs
  • MD or DO
  • Eligible for Georgia medical licensure
  • Peripheral vascular training and procedural experience preferred
  • Board Certification in Nuclear Cardiology and Echocardiography
  • Strong commitment to patient-centered care, teamwork, and quality outcomes

Key Responsibilities

The physician will perform coronary and peripheral vascular interventions, general cardiology services, and outpatient procedural care across multiple clinic and hospital locations. They will also collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to manage inpatient and outpatient cardiovascular care while participating in clinical research.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Peripheral Vascular InterventionInpatient ManagementOutpatient Management

Cardiology — Physician Career Context

Cardiology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 7,095 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $46 per wRVU — implying roughly $326k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.

Cardiology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.1 / 10 · above average in cardiologyranked against 627 Cardiology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedCardiology median $538k (middle half $458k–$609k)245 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingGeorgia index 96.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Cardiology listings in Georgia17 active635 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusGeorgia physician listings (all specialties): 28% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 9% offer loan repayment566 active listings, Nov 2026
Cardiology hiring demand#8 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 56 days · 33% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 224 postings, 134 closed
New Cardiology listings340 in the last 30 days256 the 30 days before (+33%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Cardiology pay trend−6.2% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Implied production pay~$326k$46/wRVU × 7,095 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (627 Cardiology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), CMS Physician Fee Schedule, WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

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Better work-life than 70% of Cardiology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 627 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends
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About Cardiovascular Associates of America

Hospitals and Health Care
Celebration, Florida
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive base salary
Sign-on bonus
Productivity incentives
Comprehensive benefits
Negotiable relocation assistance
Equity/partnership opportunities
Physician autonomy

Living in Atlanta

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$375k
Typical market rent
$1,942/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.